Peter Simpson Peter.Simpson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Negative Capability and conflicting narratives in leadership development
Simpson, Peter; von Bulow, Charlotte
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Charlotte von Bulow
Abstract
In this paper we reflect on a very specific aspect of some recent organisational research. In particular, we will look at the phenomenon of ‘caring leadership’ through a reflection on some ‘conflicting narratives’ of leadership and care within a charitable organisation.
We do not seek to resolve these conflicts – to somehow explain them away – but rather to explore a less common way of thinking about them. We suggest that there is a tendency to evaluate differing narratives from the perspective of our knowledge or values base. In short, there is a tendency to ‘take sides’ and mobilise an analysis or argument in favour of one or another position. By contrast, our approach is to explore what the practice of Negative Capability might offer in our work as researchers. We also consider what this practice might offer to leaders and other organisational members.
Citation
Simpson, P., & von Bulow, C. (2018, September). Negative Capability and conflicting narratives in leadership development. Paper presented at The Poetics of Leadership International Conference - Crossfields Institute, UK and IFLAS, University of Cumbria, Lake District, UK
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (unpublished) |
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Conference Name | The Poetics of Leadership International Conference - Crossfields Institute, UK and IFLAS |
Conference Location | University of Cumbria, Lake District, UK |
Start Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
End Date | Sep 8, 2018 |
Deposit Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6025057 |
Related Public URLs | https://www.crossfieldsinstitute.com/poetics-of-leadership-papers/ |
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